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CoI ignored failures of Ex-Governor to control RVIPF & crime - Attorney Rowe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Attorney Richard G. Rowe of Silk Legal has pointed out the inability of the VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to address the failures of the Ex-Governor, Augustus J.U. Jaspert, to control crime and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) under former Police Commissioner, Michael B. Matthews.
CoI is not about local politics; it is about future of VI- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking radio host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reminded the Virgin Islands public that the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry, is not about a person, leader, or political party, rather, it has implications on the future of the Virgin Islands (VI) on its path to greater self-determination.
CoI: UK won’t just walk away with ‘bloody nose’- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government Consultant and outspoken talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he is now in a state of concern for the future of the Virgin Islands, when the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) funded by the United Kingdom (UK) comes to a conclusion.
RVIPF divided based on nationality of officers - Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking radio host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called 'unacceptable' some alleged divisions within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), based on the nationality of the officers recruited to serve as police officers.
Skelton-Cline wants laws for private citizens to bear arms
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for robust law reforms to give private citizens in the Virgin Islands (VI) the right to carry a gun as a means to protect themselves against criminal elements in the territory.
VI targeting mostly vaccinated tourists – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that that target for herd immunity in the Virgin Islands (VI) is set at roughly 20,000 people which the territory is hoping to meet by its full re-opening in mid-June 2021.
White cops killing black men ‘every other week’ - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The killing of 20-year-old African American, Daunte Wright in Minneapolis on April 11, 2021, was described by police as accidental; however, the death has since sparked unrest.
‘I do not believe I’m a racist in any shape or form’- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews has broken his silence regarding comments he made over the unexplained wealth of some Virgin Islanders, which he connected to nefarious activities like the drugs trade and money laundering.
New CoP Mark Collins will be sworn in April 19, 2021- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands new Commissioner of Police, United Kingdom native Mr Mark Collins, will be taking over the reins of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a few days.
'No new trade fees until we are back to normal'- Hon Flax Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen D. Flax Charles (AL) said the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government of the Virgin Islands does not want to add any pressure to businesses during this global pandemic and will not be introducing any new fees until the territory is back to normal.
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